Hosted by Abena Maryann · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 69 episodes
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*Books with Abena* is a light-hearted and engaging podcast celebrating African and Black literature and voices past and present. The podcast features in-depth discussions and interviews with authors, publishers, and book lovers on reading, writing, and publishing on the continent and in the diaspora.Host: Abena Maryan*Books With Abena - Exploring African and Black literature through stories, voices, and ideas.*
Abena Maryann hosts Books With Abena, a arts show with 69 episodes published.
In this episode, I’m catching you up on life lately and sharing my first quarter reading wrap-up. From a calm start to the year and a quiet birthday to meaningful friendships and bookish moments, it’s been a gentle but f
What does it take to build a career as an illustrator in Ghana? In this episode, I sit down with self-taught digital artist Tracy Arthur to talk about her journey into illustration, the realities of working in Ghana’s cr
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, I’m joined by upcoming Ghanaian contemporary romance author Gia Kise for a conversation about love stories and why they deserve respect. We talk about why she chose romance, why the genr
In this episode, I’m joined by author Jessica Carmichael to discuss her debut novel, The Full Picture at the Bookmas Party. We talk about what inspired the story, her journey to publication, and why it was important for
In this episode, I’m reflecting on my 2025 reading year. I read 74 books in 2025, and in this episode, I walk you through the year: the books that completely hooked me, the ones I still think about, my personal Book Awar
In this episode, we sit down with Bene Reads, Bookstagrammer and co-founder of the Two Book Club, to unpack her 2025 in reading, the highs, the surprises, the laughs, and even the disappointments. Bene takes us through t
In this episode, we sit down with Mr. Poetivist to explore the making of his new album, kumbaya – the elegy of distant relatives, released under Jinn Records. This project blends poetry, sound design and music into an in
In this special edition recorded at Pa Gya! A Literary Festival in Accra, I sit down with acclaimed author Yejide Kilanko to discuss her latest book, In My Own Ways. We explore her writing journey, her bold approach to a
In this episode, I sit with poet Nana Asaase to explore how language shapes the Ghanaian imagination and the stories we tell about ourselves. Through reflections on poetry, translation, and cultural memory, our conversat
In this episode of Books with Abena, I sit down with Ghanaian romance author Nana Malone, the queen of “Sexy Feel-Good Romance.” Nana shares her journey from project manager to full-time writer and how she’s honed her cr
In this episode, we sit down with the mind behind Readers Truss, a thriving book community in Accra, to explore what it really takes to bring people together through a shared love of reading. We talk about the early days
In this episode, I sit down with Ghanaian poet, writer, and curator Mr. Poetivist, whose work bridges the personal and political, the poetic and the performative. We talk about the beginnings of his writing journey, the
Can you believe we’re already halfway through 2025? In this special solo episode, I’m reflecting on the first half of my reading year—the highs, the slumps, the unexpected favorites, and everything in between. Join me as
In this episode, I talk about getting Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) and where to get free books if you are a book influencer. ARCs as we call them in the book world, are copies of a book that the publishing companies send
In this episode, Abena speaks to two Samira Bawumia Literature Prize winners about their writing journey, participating in the literature prize and dealing with rejection. About the Guests: Benjamin Cyril Arthur Benjamin
In this episode, Abena talks to two Samira Bawumia Literature Prize Winners about their writing journey, being part of the competition, dealing with rejection and how to write and submit for Literature Competitions
Here's an update to our series "Bookclubs in Ghana"In this episode, I speak with the founder of Read Along With Cally's Bookclub about creating a reading club. About the Bookclub: Read Along With Cally's Bookclub is a co
Abena speaks to Bene about what love means, her favourite romance books and authors Bene's Favourite Romance Authors: Beverly JenkinsAbby JimenezKennedy RyanFarrah RochonNisha SharmaA.E ValdezNatasha BishopAdesuwa O’m
On this episode, I talk to author Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond about her book My Parents' Marriage, which was published by Amistad Books (an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers). The discussion focuses on marriage, the charac
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025! Maame Wirekoa and I discussed books we read last year (2024) and this year's reading goals (2025)
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